Galway United v Bohemians
SSE Airtricity League, Eamonn Deacy Park, Friday 15 May, k-o 7.45pm
Bohemians make back-to-back trips to Galway this weekend as they look to maintain their unbeaten away record in the league and advance to the EA Sports Cup semi-finals.
Keith Long’s side twice face Galway United, who have had recent victories over Derry City, Bray Wanderers and Limerick.
“Against Limerick last Friday we got the desired result and we’re pleased with that. But we switched off at times and Limerick came more and more into it.
“The equaliser woke us up and we created quite a number of chances in the last 15 minutes,” said Long.
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Three substitutions contributed to Bohs’ eventual victory, which Long sees as a success for the squad. While Jason Byrne’s winning goal “grabbed the headlines”, fellow-subs Marc Griffin and Keith Buckley also were key to the victory.
“I’m very pleased for Jason because he’s had limited game-time. That goal will be good for his confidence, which he needs, even with all the experience he has,” said Long.
“You hope that the substitutions have a positive impact, and certainly all three did on Friday.
“We’ll have to play better in Galway. We will go there aiming to give a good account of ourselves and looking to pick up the three points. But we know it will be a difficult game.”
Long insists he will not decide on possible team changes for Monday until the league match is out of the way. For Friday, he has a full squad to select from.
Anto Murphy missed the Limerick game on medical advice, following a mild concussion from the previous league match, but returned for Sunday’s fixture as captain on the day.
